How long to wait???

iVillage Member
Registered: 06-03-2003
How long to wait???
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Wed, 03-17-2004 - 5:26pm
If I stop taking hte pill this saturday (the last pill in my pack) and i will get my period on tuesday. my question is i am planning on not starting anew pack and would like to know when i should start using condoms with my boyfriend. I know i am covered until saturday but after sat should we start considering i won't be taking a pill the following sunda? how long can sperm last inside?
iVillage Member
Registered: 01-15-2003
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 6:55pm
Sperm can last for up to 5 days in FERTILE conditions. If you aren't fertile they're dead pretty quickly.

I would say you SHOULD be covered up until the day you would start your new pill pack. However, feeling slightly paranoid, I would suggest you start with the condoms as soon as you're done your active pills. This is just my opinion, but better safe than sorry!

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Wed, 03-17-2004 - 8:07pm
Yeah, I totally agree!

      Jill